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mcbassin · 01-01-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Im sorry Mike i feel for ya, that sucks... but hey looking good!

Thanks for thinking of me.

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Originally Posted by jwalk

Looking good!
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Thank you.

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Looking good.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Look like some progress is being made & looking good Keep on Truckin''

Yep progress is slow but sure. I want to have this thing rolling pretty soon so I can start figuring out the motor/tranny install.

spike38 · 01-01-2011, 02:49 PM

The pieces are coming out great!
Looks like great progress.

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 05:10 PM

looks great it is a great feeling to have a clean frame all sand blasted and ready for primer

mcbassin · 01-09-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spike38

The pieces are coming out great!
Looks like great progress.

Spike

!
Thanks Spike

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

looks great it is a great feeling to have a clean frame all sand blasted and ready for primer

Yep, it was a good feeling but some serious hard work getting there.

mcbassin · 01-09-2011, 05:32 PM

More progress, Spent about 12 hours blasting, priming, and painting the frame, it was a long day. Finally, I can start re-assembling. Also got some new parts in Friday too. Very dissappointed in the packaging they used. I hope the spindle threads weren't damaged.

Pics:
back to blasting

Ready for primer

Primered

Painted

New spindles

72BlckButy · 01-09-2011, 05:39 PM

The frame looks killer Mike!

Where did you pick up the spindles?

mcbassin · 01-09-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

The frame looks killer Mike!

Where did you pick up the spindles?

Thanks Nate!
I bought them from a guy on Ebay, LINK he was a little cheaper than most places.
I originally ordered the 2.5" Westerns but they were back ordered. He had the Belltech 3" #3120 drop shipped direct to my house for the same price. They look like really good quality parts. I paid $248 shipped.

72BlckButy · 01-09-2011, 06:10 PM

That's a good deal.

Is the frame black or a gray color?

bjcaldwe · 01-09-2011, 06:10 PM

They look good. How much total drop are you planning?

mcbassin · 01-09-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That's a good deal.

Is the frame black or a gray color?

It is suppose to be black but it's more of a dark gray. It also tends to be more of a satin finish when cured. I hope it's durable, we'll see.

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

They look good. How much total drop are you planning?

Thanks, right now I'm planning 4" up front and 6" in back with out a notch.

tantrumpipeline · 01-09-2011, 10:00 PM

gonna be a real nice build, laughed at the jb weld, we actually did this to a 3.0 v6 in my old boat that frost cracked over winter to get on the lake while the replacement was being shipped, it was probably pretty risky, but it held until the new one came in, keep up the progress

spike38 · 01-10-2011, 12:38 AM

Great looking frame and suspension!!
Now, Anytime you make a frame modification,
You can touch it up with a rattle can

Spike

joe231 · 01-10-2011, 12:50 AM

Killer Job Mike!!
parts look great!!
I'm guessing you sprayed the hammered paint, no?
where did you pick it up?
and can you brush or roll it on?
sorry for all the questions, I think we are getting the wife's frame for her '66 blasted here soon and I'm still on the fence about paint. I know a place in OKC where I can get big rig chassis paint, that is the way we are leaning at the moment

67chevy1series · 01-10-2011, 01:02 AM

wow mike there are no words , my frame was primed in the exact primer

scotts62 · 01-10-2011, 08:57 AM

I like the way the frame turned out!!! Nice!!

chevy88 · 01-10-2011, 09:02 AM

Nothing better than a complete frame off restoration Mike, everthing looks really good. I see you are going to lower it 4/6, How much does that give you for travel between frame and axel?

mcbassin · 01-10-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

gonna be a real nice build, laughed at the jb weld, we actually did this to a 3.0 v6 in my old boat that frost cracked over winter to get on the lake while the replacement was being shipped, it was probably pretty risky, but it held until the new one came in, keep up the progress

Thanks!
Yep, I probably wouldn't ever try it but, maybe they were desperate.

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Originally Posted by spike38

Great looking frame and suspension!!
Now, Anytime you make a frame modification,
You can touch it up with a rattle can

Spike

Thanks Spike! I'm not sure how the rattle can will match. I bet I'll find out before I get it on the road though.

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Originally Posted by joe231

Killer Job Mike!!
parts look great!!
I'm guessing you sprayed the hammered paint, no?
where did you pick it up?
and can you brush or roll it on?
sorry for all the questions, I think we are getting the wife's frame for her '66 blasted here soon and I'm still on the fence about paint. I know a place in OKC where I can get big rig chassis paint, that is the way we are leaning at the moment

Thanks! Yep, I sprayed it with my old primer gun, it works really good. You can thin it with xylol. I bought it at Lowes $14.98 qt. and yes it can be rolled but as good as it sprays I wouldn't. It's not near this shiny when it drys or cures. It's kinda satin finish. I'll get more pics. I thought about chassis paint too but this stuff was cheap and handy. seems to be pretty tough. but we'll see

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow mike there are no words , my frame was primed in the exact primer

So you used the self etching rustoleum too?

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Originally Posted by scotts62

I like the way the frame turned out!!! Nice!!

Thanks Scott

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Nothing better than a complete frame off restoration Mike, everthing looks really good. I see you are going to lower it 4/6, How much does that give you for travel between frame and axel?

Thanks, Not sure which travel you are talking about? Turning radius? I think it will be pretty close to normal as long as I stay with larger wheels. Which I'm planning on 18" or bigger.

RCbowtie69 · 01-10-2011, 08:04 PM

looking good

joe231 · 01-10-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks! Yep, I sprayed it with my old primer gun, it works really good. You can thin it with xylol. I bought it at Lowes $14.98 qt. and yes it can be rolled but as good as it sprays I wouldn't. It's not near this shiny when it drys or cures. It's kinda satin finish. I'll get more pics. I thought about chassis paint too but this stuff was cheap and handy. seems to be pretty tough. but we'll see

So you used the self etching rustoleum too?
Thanks Scott

cool!
thanks for the info!
does bare metal have to be primed first?
did you get the primer at Lowes also?
how long is the dry time on both of them?

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks, Not sure which travel you are talking about? Turning radius? I think it will be pretty close to normal as long as I stay with larger wheels. Which I'm planning on 18" or bigger.

I believe he is asking about the rear diff up travel before hitting the frame or trailing arms

mcbassin · 01-10-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

cool!
thanks for the info!
does bare metal have to be primed first?
did you get the primer at Lowes also?
how long is the dry time on both of them?

I believe he is asking about the rear diff up travel before hitting the frame or trailing arms

I'm not sure if you have to use primer or not. I actually hit the more pitted areas with a rust conversion primer first then hit the whole thing with self etching. I got the primer at Home depot in Norman and they carry the paint too. The primer dries real quick probably about 30-45 min. On the hammered paint, I painted a tack coat, by the time I got back around to where I started it was ready for a wet coat, then let it tack dry to the touch. Final wet coat to make sure I got good coverage.

I'm not sure how close the rear diff is going to be to hitting bump stops or frame? If I find it bottoming out I can put a bolt in c-notch. I prefer not to but if I need to I will. Nate's (Blank Slate) has the setup I am shooting for HERE.

mcbassin · 01-11-2011, 12:59 AM

Here you go Joe, this should give you an idea of what the paint looks like dried. The can says "hammered" but it seems to lay pretty flat when sprayed. I wonder if you use a brush it looks more hammered?

butternut1972 · 01-11-2011, 01:50 AM

The frame turned out very nice. Nice job.

joe231 · 01-11-2011, 10:18 AM

Very nice Mike!
Thanks
I think we are going to try rolling it on and see how it works.
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72BlckButy · 01-11-2011, 03:41 PM

Turned out nice Mike... I like the color/texture myself.

**67cheby** · 01-11-2011, 03:56 PM

looks great

01-01-2011, 02:49 PM	#302
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 1969 Short Wide The pieces are coming out great! Looks like great progress. Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

01-01-2011, 05:10 PM	#303
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1969 Short Wide looks great it is a great feeling to have a clean frame all sand blasted and ready for primer Last edited by 67chevy1series; 01-01-2011 at 05:10 PM.

01-09-2011, 05:32 PM	#305
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide More progress, Spent about 12 hours blasting, priming, and painting the frame, it was a long day. Finally, I can start re-assembling. Also got some new parts in Friday too. Very dissappointed in the packaging they used. I hope the spindle threads weren't damaged. Pics: back to blasting Ready for primer Primered Painted New spindles __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 01-09-2011 at 05:35 PM.

01-09-2011, 05:39 PM	#306
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide The frame looks killer Mike! Where did you pick up the spindles? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-09-2011, 06:10 PM	#308
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide That's a good deal. Is the frame black or a gray color? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-09-2011, 06:10 PM	#309
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 1969 Short Wide They look good. How much total drop are you planning? __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

01-09-2011, 10:00 PM	#311
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 1969 Short Wide gonna be a real nice build, laughed at the jb weld, we actually did this to a 3.0 v6 in my old boat that frost cracked over winter to get on the lake while the replacement was being shipped, it was probably pretty risky, but it held until the new one came in, keep up the progress __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

01-10-2011, 12:38 AM	#312
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great looking frame and suspension!! Now, Anytime you make a frame modification, You can touch it up with a rattle can Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

01-10-2011, 12:50 AM	#313
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1969 Short Wide Killer Job Mike!! parts look great!! I'm guessing you sprayed the hammered paint, no? where did you pick it up? and can you brush or roll it on? sorry for all the questions, I think we are getting the wife's frame for her '66 blasted here soon and I'm still on the fence about paint. I know a place in OKC where I can get big rig chassis paint, that is the way we are leaning at the moment __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-10-2011, 01:02 AM	#314
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1969 Short Wide wow mike there are no words , my frame was primed in the exact primer

01-10-2011, 08:57 AM	#315
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01-10-2011, 09:02 AM	#316
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nothing better than a complete frame off restoration Mike, everthing looks really good. I see you are going to lower it 4/6, How much does that give you for travel between frame and axel? __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

01-10-2011, 08:04 PM	#318
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1969 Short Wide looking good

01-11-2011, 12:59 AM	#321
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Here you go Joe, this should give you an idea of what the paint looks like dried. The can says "hammered" but it seems to lay pretty flat when sprayed. I wonder if you use a brush it looks more hammered? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-11-2011, 01:50 AM	#322
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 1969 Short Wide The frame turned out very nice. Nice job.



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01-11-2011, 10:18 AM	#323
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very nice Mike! Thanks I think we are going to try rolling it on and see how it works. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-11-2011, 03:41 PM	#324
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Turned out nice Mike... I like the color/texture myself. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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